The Modern Data Architect's Dilemma - Stephen Dine

Steve Dine, CEO Datasource Consulting (an EXL company) will discuss some dilemmas of modern data architecture. The term “modern” is one that is in a constant state of change, as what was modern last year may not be considered modern today. In data management, we often distinguish the architectures that incorporate the newest methodologies, technologies and hardware, with ones that are more mature by labeling the former “modern” and the latter “traditional”. The dilemma every Data Architect and Solution Architect faces when designing a new architecture is how to strike the balance between modern and traditional, especially with the organizational & market pressures we often face. In this brief session, we’ll explore:

• What’s are the main requirements driving today’s data architectures
• How to strike the balance between modern and traditional methods, technologies and hardware
• Common mistakes to avoid